CVE-2022-47208: Command Injection

Published Dec 16, 2022
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Updated

The “puhttpsniff” service, which runs by default, is susceptible to command injection due to improperly sanitized user input. An unauthenticated attacker on the same network segment as the router can execute arbitrary commands on the device without authentication.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Netgear Nighthawk Ax1800 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax1800
Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400
Netgear Nighthawk Ax3000 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax3000
Netgear Nighthawk Ax5400 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax5400
Netgear Nighthawk Ax6000 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax6000
Netgear Nighthawk Ax11000 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax11000
All of the following
Netgear Nighthawk Ax1800 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax1800
All of the following
Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax2400
All of the following
Netgear Nighthawk Ax3000 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax3000
All of the following
Netgear Nighthawk Ax5400 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax5400
All of the following
Netgear Nighthawk Ax6000 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax6000
All of the following
Netgear Nighthawk Ax11000 Firmware<1.0.9.90
Netgear Nighthawk Ax11000

Event History

Dec 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-47208?

CVE-2022-47208 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-47208?

To fix CVE-2022-47208, update the firmware of your Netgear Nighthawk device to a version higher than 1.0.9.90.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-47208?

CVE-2022-47208 affects the Netgear Nighthawk models with firmware versions up to 1.0.9.90, including AX1800, AX2400, AX3000, AX5400, AX6000, and AX11000.

4

Can CVE-2022-47208 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2022-47208 requires the attacker to be on the same network segment as the router, making remote exploitation unlikely.

5

Is exploit code available for CVE-2022-47208?

Currently, there is no public exploit code available for CVE-2022-47208, but the vulnerability is serious enough to warrant immediate attention.

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